Whether Accused Has Right To Get Copy Of Memory Card Containing Crime Visuals: SC To Consider Actor Dileep's Plea Next Week
The Supreme Court has adjourned to December 11 the admission hearing of appeal filed by Malayalam film actor Dileep for obtaining copy of memory card which contains visuals of the alleged sexual assault committed against a film actress.Dileep, who is accused of hatching criminal conspiracy of the sexual crime against the actress, is challenging the judgment of the High Court of Kerala, which. The Supreme Court has adjourned to December 11 the admission hearing of appeal filed by Malayalam film actor Dileep for obtaining copy of memory card which contains visuals of the alleged sexual assault committed against a film actress. Dileep, who is accused of hatching criminal conspiracy of the sexual crime against the actress, is challenging the judgment of the High Court of Kerala, which had turned down his plea holding that memory card did not amount to a document which had to be supplied to the accused as per Section 207 of Code of Criminal Procedure. Having regard to the sensitivity of the visuals, how can the High Court decision be held improper, even if memory card is regarded as a document-the bench further asked.
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